Vermillion Days

Jo will never sleep with Ricky, but when his Glasgow band is scouted and the bright lights of London beckon, she must make herself indispensable or lose him forever. She soon finds her new sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll lifestyle isn't all it's cracked up to be, and she might have to go all the way to win.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 360 pages
Publication date: 28 June 2023
Publisher: Troubador Publishing

Love is a powerful force that can drive people to extraordinary lengths. In the story of Jo and Ricky, we witness a deep and unrequited love that transcends the boundaries of friendship. Jo, a kind-hearted and intelligent woman, finds herself captivated by Ricky's charm, despite knowing his flaws. While every other woman on the planet may find him irresistible, Jo remains steadfast in her commitment to their friendship.

Jo's role as Ricky's flatmate and best friend brings her a sense of contentment and fulfillment. She is there to support him through his ups and downs, seeing off his hook-ups as she juggles her university studies with bartending work. Ricky, on the other hand, is too preoccupied with his pursuit of rock superstardom with his band, Vermillion, to notice Jo's unrequited feelings.

However, when Ricky's Glasgow band is scouted and the bright lights of London beckon, Jo realizes she must make herself indispensable to him or risk losing him forever. As her own traumatic past begins to catch up with her, friendships and trust crumble around her. Jo faces a difficult choice: to keep up with Ricky's growing fame, she will have to reinvent herself and embrace a new sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll lifestyle.

Jo's journey into this new world is not without its risks. She soon discovers that the lifestyle is not all it is cracked up to be, and her hearts are at stake. But to win, Jo might have to go all the way. She must be willing to sacrifice everything for the love she holds dear, even if it means risking her own happiness and well-being.

Through her trials and tribulations, Jo learns the true meaning of sacrifice and the power of love. She realizes that sometimes, the greatest love stories require us to go to the farthest corners of our hearts and souls to find the one we truly love. In the end, Jo's love for Ricky inspires him to become the best version of himself, and together, they conquer the challenges that lie ahead.

In conclusion, the story of Jo and Ricky is a testament to the power of love and the lengths we will go to pursue it. It reminds us that true love is not always easy to find, but it is worth every sacrifice we make to hold it close to our hearts.

Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781805140054